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#853 of 967 schools in NE

Thedford High School

High School · Thedford Public Schools · Thedford, NE

A high school in Thedford, NE where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

304 MAPLE ST PO BOX 248, Thedford, NE 69166

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
AP Participation11.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.7:1
District spending per student$22,730
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Thedford High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Thedford High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,625

Median home value

$107,000

Median rent

$850/mo

College educated

30.3%

Homeownership

63.5%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69166; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
4 boys'·2 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Thedford Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$22,730NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thedford High School is listed in THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thedford High School

Thedford High School is a public high school in Thedford, NE, part of Thedford Public Schools, serving approximately 60 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #853 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thedford High School

What grades does Thedford High School serve?

Thedford High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Thedford High School?

Thedford High School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thedford High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thedford High School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thedford High School rank in NE?

Thedford High School ranks #853 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Thedford High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thedford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Thedford High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thedford High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Thedford High School a charter school?

No, Thedford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thedford High School a Title I school?

No, Thedford High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
60
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Thomas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 69166)
620
Area median age
45.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 69166; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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